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SY08 XDA

2008 Toyota RAV4

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,425 mi
Last recorded145,425 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota RAV478,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 XDA
MakeToyota
ModelRAV4
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 145,425 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded-floor corroded

x2 front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded-under body corroded-previous sill repairs covered in under seal-front sub frame corroded-rear axle corroded-n.s.r link slightly damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2025 145,423 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded-floor corroded

x2 front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded-under body corroded-previous sill repairs covered in under seal-front sub frame corroded-rear axle corroded-n.s.r link slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2024 140,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor corroded-fuel pipes corroded

sub frame corroded-n.s.f tyre close to legal limit-x2 front wishbone bushes perished-x2 rear anti roll bar linkage bushes worn-rear axle corroded-n.s.f coil spring corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,236 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sub frame corroded-n.s.f tyre close to legal limit-x2 front wishbone bushes perished-x2 rear anti roll bar linkage bushes worn-rear axle corroded-n.s.f coil spring corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 134,840 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 134,839 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 127,927 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,212 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 96,391 miles

Corrosion underneath, rear springs heavily corroded

Front suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2018 96,391 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SEEPING ALSO (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion underneath, rear springs heavily corroded

Front suspension arm bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Inner pad looks very low,STRONG ADVISE

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,086 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INSIDE FACES

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,086 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON INSIDE FACES

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 40,492 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,404 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota RAV4?

Based on 1,827,031 MOT tests across 166,014 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,112
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
166,014
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,391
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,816
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20,079
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,023
position lamp(s) not working 15,294
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SY08 XDA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota RAV4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 78,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota RAV4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,391 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY08 XDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota RAV4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota RAV4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY08 XDA is a 2008 Toyota RAV4, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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